This is a fair assessment.
FA Premier League
Manchester United 0:0 Chelsea
Old Trafford
- Kick-off
- Sat, 24 October 2020 @ 5:30pm BST
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) look forward to a new life under Ruben Amorim. What system will we be playing? What players will impress? and how will it all go? We also say goodbye to Ruud Van Nistelrooy and review United's 3-0 win at home against Leicester City.
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Nothing game really, can't expect more considering the players. Mata has done ok, bit better than expected, but still not uo to much. James pretty pointless as expected. They have done nothing and are looking to grind out a draw. Draw suits them more than us, we need a win after our shit start at home.
Hope Greenwood comes on at half.Wasn't expecting that half. Both managers scared to lose this. Dan James a bit pointless again I'm afraid, I hope Ole doesn't wait until 75 minute to make the sub.
The only good run he'll be making is the one back to benchOle is like the anti-Southgate of managers.
It is actually a positive that we have two players on the same wavelength. Actually I would say Fred and McTominay are good partnership too. But normally we play like a bunch of individuals.
He's been absolutely shite as usual. Like playing with 10 men.Bit of a boring first half. We are the slightly better team, but neither team is really doing a whole lot.We have the stronger bench. We will win this because of that. Greenwood, Cavani, DVDB, Pogba can quickly change the tempo in our favor.
Thanks Woodward and the board.Ole out because he plays James. Why does Ole likes James? Because he snatched him from Leeds? For god sake, he is a non factor week in week out.Cagey affair, both cancelling each other out with the way they set themselves up. Hopefully Rashford recovers fully from that knock he got.
That is correct, which is why suggested this lad doesn't have a future at this club and we're just wasting time. But technical ability is far from his biggest weakness.James must come off and be consigned to the Under-23s
Yeah it's probably Chelsea's best team and for sure isn't ours.
Or even TellesChelsea were definitely a shade better in the first half of the first half, United have been a tad better in the second period. Nothing to choose between the two sides. I think the commentators have put it perfectly, “both sides are fearful not to concede.”Jeez this is poorVery poor first half. However, on the plus side, you don't have to play well to win. We're well placed to nick it. Use of the ball has to be much better, especially in midfield. The ball is moving at a snail's pace. Its pretty much pointless our attacking players making runs, their teammates hold the ball too long and then play short passes. Still, as long as we're level I'm sure Ole will keep things as they are and wait for Chelsea to tire before introducing fresh legs.
Biggest "match" in the sense that for a few years Chelsea and United were easily the strongest teams in the league. But it's not even a derby, let alone the biggestJames needs to come off. Bring on DVB or move Rashford wide and bring on Cavani. Our attacks focus on the left, and they immediately break down when it reaches James. He'll either lose the ball, or cut inside and do a simple pass back. He shouldn't be anywhere near our starting XI.Interesting game tactically but as a spectacle it's been naff. One team (us) defending and hoping to spring the counter as usual, the other pass the ball with not a lot of intent.
Mctom, Fred, Lindelof, AWB doing well. Bruno looks knackered.
He mainly exists to make decoy runs and create space for our slow playmakersI'm sure Ole selects James in his capability to run....but when there is zero end product, what benefit does that provide? No harm in bringing him on as outlet when wining but he should not be starting games.James and Shaw have been poor on the left, I’d maybe get Cavani or VDB on for the second half, maybe the latter would give us a bit more control.It's absurd how negative Chelsea set out to play today.Lvg was great in these matches. At OT against big teams we were the ones who were dominant. I miss that crazy bastardCavani, VDB, Pogba on, smash em 3-0. Job done.The bench is packed with talent, what must they be thinking watching James out there. His selection is a total mystery.
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Harsh on maguire, he’s been like a magnet to the ball 1st half.
Actually thinking you’re harsh on the defence overall
Oh...this is awkward.Whose the BEin main guy? He's accusing United have affecting VAR.Why not try Van de Beek on that inside left position but perhaps not as advanced as James? Surely that offers us far more going forward.
Struggling to even understand what this means.
Southgate is no great shake of a manager, so are you saying Ole is superb?!James off Greenwood on.
Fred off Pogba on.
De Gea
Wan-Bissaka Lindelof Maguire Shaw
McTominay Pogba
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Mata Greenwood RashfordNot much of a game. I feel Chelsea are set up very defensively so that had a de it tough on both teams. Need some changes to bring some life to the game. James an obvious candidate. The game is there to win and Rashford's chance was clearly thr best chance of the game so far.
Yup. James lacks the fundamental skill of receiving a pass. I can't believe I'm saying this for a premier league player. It's what I coach into 10-year-olds. Shape your body like VDB, Telles. PROTECT the ball before you receive the ball ffs! Any pass down his channel is an automatic possession loss. What makes it so much worse is James completely collapses in his mental shell when he knows he's shite.
It's utterly pathetic and equally pathetic if Ole doesn't hook him on halftime.Really hope Ole doesn't wait until we concede before making changes
I'd pull James for Greenwood from the onset of the 2nd halfA Hakim Ziyech spot kick, or a Mason Greenwood shot could seal this tie. I was expecting a high scoring draw; however, it looks like a solitary goal will be enough to win for either side.- Status
Man of the Match
Runners-up
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10%
Fred
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10%
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
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5%
Harry Maguire
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3%
Bruno Fernandes
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3%
Marcus Rashford
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2%
Scott McTominay
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1%
David de Gea
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1%
Daniel James
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1%
Edinson Cavani
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1%
Juan Mata
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1%
Luke Shaw
Player Ratings
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Compiled from 286 ratings.
Score Predictions
204,34,45
- Man Utd win
- Chelsea win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 25% Man Utd 2:1 Chelsea
- 18% Man Utd 3:1 Chelsea
- 11% Man Utd 2:0 Chelsea
- 8% Man Utd 1:1 Chelsea
- 7% Man Utd 2:2 Chelsea
- 6% Man Utd 3:2 Chelsea
- 5% Man Utd 1:2 Chelsea
- 5% Man Utd 3:0 Chelsea
- 4% Man Utd 1:0 Chelsea
- 3% Man Utd 1:3 Chelsea
- 2% Man Utd 0:2 Chelsea
- 2% Man Utd 4:1 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 0:5 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 4:2 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 0:0 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 5:0 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 0:3 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 0:4 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 3:3 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 2:3 Chelsea
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Chelsea
- Possession
- 50% 50%
- Shots
- 14 6
- Shots on Target
- 4 1
- Corners
- 9 6
- Fouls
- 8 6
Referee
Martin Atkinson
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Paul Pogba
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replaced by Mason Greenwood
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replaced by Edinson Cavani
